Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Fathers Rights

If 2 unmarried people are expecting a baby, but are not together any longer is it better for them to work out financial and custodial issues on their own or work through the court?

This situation is very amicable and seems to be working out ok, but the father's rights are not really established if they have nothing from the court...correct?

Thank you for any help you may provide.


Asked on 4/16/02, 8:34 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Barbara C. Johnson Law Office of Barbara C. Johnson

Re: Fathers Rights

You really have to be careful in these informal agreements. They can come back and slap you in the face.

Run the situation by a lawyer and have him or her

check the agreement out.

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Answered on 4/16/02, 8:56 pm
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: Fathers Rights

YOU CANNOT/SHOULD NOT MAKE AGREEMENT REGARDING SUPPORT AND CUSTODY WITHOUT THE COURT'S INVOLVEMENT.

1. Who knows what the future brings;

2. The rights of the umarried parents and the child should be stated; and if there is a valid agreement regarding paternity and other conditions, it should be filed with the court;

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Answered on 4/16/02, 9:14 pm


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